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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1919
Page
4
Fragmented local notices report an assailant at large in Ogden railroad yards, church services tonight, and a fire at Commissioner Miles J. Jones’s residence quickly controlled. Mentioned also are transfers and business ads, military travel, births, and civic events with scattered names and addresses.
Salt Lake City faces pressure from the Oregon Short Line as Ogden rises as Utah’s presumed metropolis. The panic, blasted by critics, warns of reduced payrolls and industrial shifts favoring Ogden over Salt Lake, with several mills already relocating and future routes potentially cutting Salt Lake shipments.
Weber Normal prepares its largest graduating class for commencement next Sunday night in the school auditorium. Dr. H. B. Roberts of the Latter Day Saints will address the graduates. The program includes choruses, orchestras, solos, and an address by Owen Beal with diplomas awarded to the seniors following the ceremony.
A senior student presents a three act farce titled A Streakous Life by Hichard Walton Tully at the College Auditorium on May 19. The production promises clean entertainment as a community event in the Weber area.
A large contingent of troops is reported to be returning through Fort Do A. Nuseell. The move involves many Graa Ten Trout individuals and allied services as they pass through town. In New York City, Gotham's First Garage is mentioned in relation to an automobile enthusiast and his ownership of three motor vehicles.
Paving contract dispute in North Washington stalls a settlement as Moran of Moran Paving rejects union demands for higher wages. Moran offers to grant a $4 daily wage by July 15 while continuing $3.50 on the old contract. union committee asks for late evening reply on acceptance or counterproposal.
Burnhope funeral for Nra Matey Att Thirnhope set for tomorrow afternoon in the Sixth Ward chapel with Bishop Sandering presiding. Burial at Ogden City Cemetery. Woodward funeral for Cherzade Bernice Woodward at Twelfth Ward meeting house with Bishop Wheelwright officiating. Viewing at 747 Taylor Avenue today. Interment at Ogden City Cemetery. Takino four month old Tak, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Tak, dies at Sunnyside. Funeral at Kirkentall Chapel tomorrow at 2 p.m. Interment at Ogden City Cemetery. Burnhope funeral services for Mrs Mary Ann Parntiane, wife of Thomas E Thirnhope, Sunday at 1 p.m. at Sixth Ward Meeting House. Casket to be at 2258 Madison Avenue from 7:30 to 10 tonight, burial at Ogden City Cemetery.
Real estate transfers include Dredity and wife selling to Richard Woat a parcel on South Ogden. consideration $2,700. Alive Howards to Aneta A via part of lot 84, work 4, south Ogden parcels, $3,300. J.P. Fowles and wife to Elizabeth Whitmeyer a portion of lot 1, block 23, part C, $1. Sryer and wife to Georgi Mart a portion of lots 49 in Rushton addition, $500.
F. J. Swaner of the Grainer Iowa pulling company received permits for a $2 planing mill to be erected on Twenty-fifth Street between Taylor and Polk. A separate permit was issued for a $4,000 frame structure for L. H. Manguni at the same location. The new buildings are to rise on Twenty-fifth Street between Taylor and Polk.
Reports say rat poison distributed two weeks ago by City Secretary Inspector George Shorten to curb house rats. Local rats are dying in outskirts as state board poison, claimed harmless to locals and dogs, targets rodents but may affect other animals.
John Terrell, in California, was stopped by police for intoxication after officers found an Ed Pinaud Extract Vegetal perfume bottle with 76 percent alcohol in his possession. He appeared helpless, and a city physician was called, diagnosing tuberculosis and ordering his release.
The church historian plans a tour to verify where Peter Freen Ogden cached his cache before settlement. He will visit Ogden Valley North Ogden Fairview and discuss with early actors to settle the question.
Ogden Katy Club schedules a spring moonlight party at Glenwood next Monday night. Lorin Farr Park manager Ft. Wirt reports the decorating of the dancing pavilion is finished and the floor fully repolished. The dancing floor now spans the entire hall with fewer pillars. The club has engaged the Melody Six to provide music for the event.
State v Waltron set for Monday before Judge Robarts after deputies found Mye and one half sacks of liquor at his premises. Joe Charnell charged with illegal possession of intoxicating liquor, bail set. Chauncey Kanery waived preliminary, bound over to district court for stealing automobile tires with $300 bail. Bonterd Jones, colored, Oregon Short Line railroad worker, charged with vagrancy, scheduled for Monday the 26th.
Merchants of Ogden will convene at the Eccles Building at 3 o'clock Monday evening to discuss general matters of interest. While not confirmed, a hotel topic is expected to be taken up alongside plans for a new civic auditorium and public gym. Mrs J Farr Tin may be involved in a memorial for a Hare railroad magnate to be placed in Ogden.
L. R. Eccles has entered the oil business with New York financiers and formed the Ertel Oil company, president of the new venture. Partners include E. J. Darber Carl Dyalr Howard Preshery Edward B. Ercel and Joseph B. Cotton counsel for the company. They have acquired multiple oil lands in Comanche Jack Throckmorton Brown Young and McCulloch counties with four wells now drilled including one in the Jammin Duke pool down 2900 feet. The oil company is capitalized at 250000 shares at $5 par with 125000 shares issued. The firm expects a productive period in the coming months.
Delgada May 17 The NG-1 reports it went off course and forced to alight in open sea 200 miles northwest of Fayal four destroyers rushing to assist Creenwich time three forty nine p m no further word from NC which landed at Worta due to bad weather may resume to Fonta Delgada tonight Washington May 17 Navy notes sea plane NC-1 forced to land in open sea at 649 a m Navy request via Columbia at Horta later received says NO-1 passed station 20 at 8 50 p m headed for Corgo forced to surface by damping destroyers patrolled the area
Howard J. Hollingeworth, formerly of Ogden, has been re-elected mayor of Ashton Idaho. He owns the town’s leading drug store and helped promote the annual Ashton to Yellowstone dog sled race. His brother Charles R. Hollingsworth relayed the report.
Neighborhood children witnessed the installation of a slide and playground gear at Liberty park. City Commissioner Miles J. Jones directed the work, and by evening a large crowd gathered, expressing pleasure and hope the new features will be constructive for the area.
Weber Normal College Alumni Association schedules annual banquet, reunion and dance at the Hermitage Hotel with a Chart Program, new officers elected, and dancing to follow. War years reduced regular events. $1.24 per plate. reservations via L. J. Lessiman Joel Ficks or Cora Kasius.
Classified fragment seeks 3 or 4 room furnished cottage no children. Respond to Box Setre 30. Also a Ford truck body wanted. Phot price $4-R-2 at Chas Taylor Riverdale. House listing notes near Riverdale, telephone ghost contact 3852.
The Rev Godfrey Matthews will discuss William de Morgan and his controversial novels at a May 29 lecture in the First Congregational Church. Mrs. George J. Kelly and a workers committee plan to fill the church and spark strong reader discussion.
The North Weber stake Mutual Improvement Association will hold a court field day at Plain City on May day. The event features races boxing contests and a tall jeans turning show with a dance and feast for attendees.
A fragmentary fashion piece extols a graduation gown as a refined white chiffon robe with lace, organdie trim and a red rose boutonniere. It contrasts a simple frock with an elaborate confection featuring three organdy rosettes, picot-edged pale grograined trim, square neck, and short sleeves.
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